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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.94, 92.43 and 56.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.94, 92.43 and 56.18 is: 83.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.94 : 92.43 = 56.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.94/92.43 = 56.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.94x = 92.43 × 56.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.94x = 5,192.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,192.44/61.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.83

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